Attention CUPE 104 members working and living in the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Recently, the employer announced that they would be discontinuing the Shelter Cost Differential (SCD) for employees who own their homes. If you are affected by this decision, we recommend that you file an individual grievance, following the steps below, as soon as possible. You have 25 weekdays from the date of notification to file your individual grievance.
Steps to present an individual grievance:
Step 1. Download the pre-filled individual grievance template here: https://104.cupe.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/820/2023/10/Individual-Grievance-Presentation-340-55-nf-fillable.pdf
Step 2. Fill in Section 1, Part A with your personal details.
Step 3. In Section 1, Part B, insert the date you received notification from the employer that your SCD payments would be discontinued.
Step 4. In Section 1, Part C, insert the same date as Step 3.
Step 5. Review Section 1, Part D, sign and date.
Step 6. Sent the completed and signed individual grievance form along with a copy of the notification you received from the employer and any relevant notes, files, and emails to your CUPE Local 104 Regional Chairperson:
For Telecommunication Operators the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories, your Regional Chairperson’s email address is westto@cupe104.ca .
For Telecommunication Operators in Nunavut, your Regional Chairperson’s email address is eastto@cupe104.ca .
Step 7. Your Regional Chairperson will review and sign the grievance form and return it to you.
Step 8. Present the signed grievance form to your immediate supervisor or manager. Once this is completed, advise your Regional Chairperson.
In Solidarity,
Your CUPE 104 Executive